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NBA Rescinds Luka Dončić’s 16th Technical Foul, Making Him Eligible for Season Finale

The NBA has rescinded the 16th technical foul assessed to Mavericks star Luka Donu010diu0107, the league office announced on Saturday.

Donu010diu0107 was called for the foul at the end of the first quarter on Friday night against the Trail Blazers after he appeared to be bumped on a half-court heave at the end of the quarter.

After Donu010diu0107 pleaded his case with veteran official Tony Brothers, and Brothers assessed the technical against the Mavericks star. The NBA rule is that any player who receives 16 technical fouls over the course of a season is subject to a one-game suspension.